Isabella Odoffin, the BAFTA-nominated and BIFA-winning casting director for ‘How to Have Sex’, as well as many theatre productions at The National Theatre and beyond, sent out this open casting call earlier looking for an Actor for a feature film shooting in Kenya in Spring 2026.

The post reads as follows:

‘OPEN CASTING CALL
FEATURE FILM OPPORTUNITY

Isabella Odoffin Casting is currently seeking people who fit the following brief for a feature film shooting in Kenya likely in Spring 2026.

CASTING BRIEF:

• BOY OF BLACK AFRICAN (SUB-SAHARAN) ETHNICITY
• AGED 11-15 YEARS (Playing age 14 so cannot look too old)
• MUST SPEAK AN AFRICAN LANGUAGE
  BASED IN KENYA, ELSEWHERE IN AFRICA OR UK/EUROPE

No previous/professional acting experience necessary.

If successful, the role will be paid.

If you know someone who fits the brief and would like to be considered, please title your email ‘Untitled Film’ + applicant’s name and within the body of the email include their:
NAME, LOCATION, A RECENT PHOTO and PARENT/GUARDIAN’S TELEPHONE NUMBER

Submit before 3rd October 2025 to the email address below:
📧 office@isabellaodoffin.com

Isabella Odoffin Casting is committed to inclusive, diverse casting.‘

If you or anyone you know fit the brief, make sure to apply by the deadline!

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